☆ 4.2 Editorial Material

The 'Anthropocene' is most useful as an informal concept

JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE (2023)

The Anthropocene as an Event, not an Epoch

Philip Gibbard et al.

Summary: The concept of the Anthropocene has become widely accepted, but its boundaries are still undefined. Defining the Anthropocene as an ongoing geological event reflects the reality of human-environment interactions, encompassing a wider range of anthropogenic effects.

JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE (2022)

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Editorial Material Geography, Physical

The Anthropocene serves science better as an event, rather than an epoch

Lucy E. Edwards et al.

JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE (2022)

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Article Geography, Physical

The proposed Anthropocene Epoch/Series is underpinned by an extensive array of mid-20th century stratigraphic event signals

Martin J. Head et al.

Summary: The extensive mid-20th century stratigraphic event signals provide precise evidence for recognizing the Anthropocene as a separate epoch/series within the Geological Time Scale. The alternative geological event approach highlights the interdisciplinary nature and long-term impacts of historical and socio-cultural processes, suggesting a complementary perspective to the chronostratigraphic delineation of the Anthropocene. It is recommended to separate epochs, events, and episodes for a clearer understanding.

JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE (2022)

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Review Multidisciplinary Sciences